Nico Iamaleava’s departure from Tennessee has continued to linger in the minds of Volunteers fans, even months after he made the move to UCLA. The quarterback was a major figure in Tennessee’s offense, and his leadership was the key reason the Vols had some of their most exciting seasons in recent memory. His decision to leave didn’t sit well with a portion of the fanbase, especially given the high expectations surrounding him and the program.
The move came amid reports of a dispute over his NIL deal, with Iamaleava reportedly seeking an increase from his $2.4 million annual agreement to $4 million, a request that Tennessee declined. However, Iamaleava has been keeping busy at UCLA’s fall camp, sharing glimpses of his training on Instagram. Recently, he shared a series of pictures from ca